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Sanjeev Tiwari v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 28 Mar 2023 · 2023:DHC:2255-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking permission to participate in LDCE 2021, holding that a final departmental punishment disqualifies a candidate from eligibility due to lack of a clean service record.

administrative petition_dismissed

Sunday Chinaka Uchem v. State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 28 Mar 2023 · 2023:DHC:2260-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of four Nigerian nationals for murder and robbery based on reliable circumstantial evidence including authenticated CCTV footage and call records, dismissing challenges to evidence admissibility and procedural lapses.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Mr. Rakesh Kumar, Adv. v. COMMISSIONER OF DELHI GOODS AND SERVICES TAX AND ANOTHER .....

Delhi High Court · 28 Mar 2023 · 2023:DHC:2328-DB

The Delhi High Court held that retrospective cancellation of GST registration without prior notice is invalid and directed cancellation to take effect from the date of the show cause notice.

tax appeal_allowed

versus

Delhi High Court · 28 Mar 2023 · 2023:DHC:2347

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner, an armed forces officer, to file a written statement beyond the premature closure by the trial court, relying on COVID-19 limitation extensions and settled law on pleadings.

civil appeal_allowed

Sulochna Gupta v. Punjab National Bank

Delhi High Court · 28 Mar 2023 · 2023:DHC:2349

The Delhi High Court granted interim relief restraining possession under the SARFAESI Act pending disposal of a recall application before the Debt Recovery Tribunal to prevent extreme hardship.

civil petition_allowed

Indupal Kaur Sehgal v. Dr. Davinder Pal Singh Rekhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 28 Mar 2023 · 2023:DHC:2363

The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's application to amend pleadings challenging a prior partition decree, holding that the amendment would change the nature of the suit and constitute misuse of the legal process.

civil petition_dismissed

Praveen Gusain v. State

Delhi High Court · 28 Mar 2023 · 2023:DHC:2185

The Delhi High Court granted bail to co-accused in a murder case after prolonged custody, emphasizing that bail is the rule and jail the exception, with guilt to be determined at trial.

criminal appeal_allowed

AIIMS v. MS S S Total Construction India Pvt Ltd

Delhi High Court · 28 Mar 2023 · 2023:DHC:2365

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the arbitral award under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act, holding that limited grounds for interference were not met and the award was not patently illegal or against public policy.

civil petition_dismissed

Vicky Amar Gomes v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 28 Mar 2023

The Bombay High Court dismissed the appellant's appeal against conviction for murder, affirming the trial court's findings based on credible eyewitness testimony and corroborative forensic evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Mohd Muslim @ Hussain v. State (NCT of Delhi)

Supreme Court of India · 28 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court allowed bail to an accused under the NDPS Act after prolonged pre-trial detention, holding that stringent bail conditions must be balanced with the constitutional right to a speedy trial and personal liberty.

criminal appeal_allowed

Yashpal Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh

Supreme Court of India · 28 Mar 2023 · 2023 INSC 310

The Supreme Court quashed the High Court's bail orders in a serious murder case, holding that bail in such offences requires cogent reasons considering the gravity of the crime and the accused's conduct.

criminal appeal_allowed

Yashpal Singh v. Uttar Pradesh State

Supreme Court of India · 28 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's bail orders for accused involved in serious offences including murder, emphasizing the need for concrete reasons before granting bail in heinous crimes.

criminal appeal_allowed

Yashpal Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh

Supreme Court of India · 28 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court quashed the High Court's bail orders in a serious murder case, emphasizing the need for cogent reasons considering the gravity of offences and rejecting bail granted without such reasons.

criminal appeal_allowed

Shiva Kumar @ Shiva @ Shivamurthy v. State of Karnataka

Supreme Court of India · 28 Mar 2023 · 2023 INSC 306

The Supreme Court held that only Constitutional Courts can impose modified life sentences exceeding fourteen years, not limited to death penalty commutation cases, and accordingly modified the appellant's sentence to life imprisonment with a minimum of thirty years actual incarceration.

criminal appeal_partly_allowed

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UNKNOWN COURT · 28 Mar 2023

The court upheld the conviction under Sections 366, 376, and 302 IPC based on a complete chain of circumstantial and medical evidence, dismissing the appeal.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Shiva Kumar @ Shiva @ Shivamurthy v. State of Karnataka

Supreme Court of India · 28 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court held that only Constitutional Courts can impose modified life sentences exceeding fourteen years, not limited to death penalty commutation cases, and modified the appellant's sentence to life imprisonment with a minimum of thirty years' incarceration.

criminal appeal_allowed

Tajvir Singh Sodhi v. State of Jammu and Kashmir

Supreme Court of India · 28 Mar 2023 · 2023 INSC 309

The Supreme Court upheld the quashing of a flawed drug inspector selection process in Jammu and Kashmir due to procedural irregularities, emphasizing limited judicial interference in expert committee decisions.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Tajvir Singh Sodhi v. State of Jammu and Kashmir

Supreme Court of India · 28 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's quashing of a flawed drug inspector selection process in Jammu and Kashmir due to procedural irregularities but limited judicial interference to legality and mala fide, emphasizing expert committee autonomy.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Pulon Kon v. Assam Government

Supreme Court of India · 28 Mar 2023 · 2023 INSC 305

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of appellants for murder as members of an unlawful assembly, affirming that consistent prosecution evidence and collective liability under Section 149 IPC sustain conviction despite minor procedural lapses.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Pulen Phukan & Ors. v. The State of Assam

Supreme Court of India · 28 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court set aside the convictions for murder and related offences due to inconsistent prosecution evidence and unexplained police presence during the incident, granting benefit of doubt to the accused.

criminal appeal_allowed